Legal and Regulatory

General Contractors' Insurance Protections for a Subcontractor’s Defective Work
Courts nationwide have struggled with the scope of coverage for a commercial general liability policy for damages from faulty subcontractor workmanship. An Ohio decision may result in the need for additional coverage.
By Amanda M. Leffler and Anastasia J. Wade
May 27, 2019
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by Amanda M. Leffler
Amanda M. Leffler serves as co-chair of Brouse McDowell’s Insurance Recovery Practice Group and is certified as a Specialist in Insurance Coverage Law by the Ohio State Bar Association. As a member of one of the most experienced insurance coverage groups in the nation, she has substantial experience in both negotiating claim resolution prior to litigation and prosecuting coverage cases against insurers who have denied claims. Amanda has expertise in numerous types of coverage disputes, including general liability, directors & officers, property, asbestos, and environmental liability.
by Anastasia J. Wade
Anastasia J. Wade focuses her practice in complex civil litigation, including class/collective actions, intellectual property litigation, insurance litigation, and general business litigation as well as appellate practice, including tax appeals, and trademark and copyright prosecution.
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